Detailed itinerary
Himachal Circuit — Manali & Kasol 4N/5D
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The classic short Himachal run. Two nights in Manali for Hadimba, Vashisht and Solang Valley, then over to Kasol for the Parvati river, Israeli cafés and a choice between the easy Tosh village day and the full Kheerganga trek to the hot springs. Group departures with a trip captain, Chandigarh to Chandigarh.
Trip at a glance
- Solang Valley adventure options
- Hadimba Devi Temple and Vashisht hot springs
- Parvati Valley and Kasol cafés
- Tosh village or the Kheerganga trek
- Optional Atal Tunnel and Sissu run
Day by day
5 days, start to finish — travel, activities and where you sleep each night.
- 1
Day 1
Arrive and drive to Manali
Pick-up at Chandigarh, Bhuntar or Delhi and start the climb via Bilaspur, Mandi and Kullu, the Beas running alongside for most of it. Lunch halt at Pandoh or Kullu. Reach Manali by evening (6–8 hrs from Chandigarh) and check in. Evening on Mall Road, café hopping in Old Manali and light shopping. Overnight in Manali.
- 2
Day 2
Manali sightseeing and Solang Valley
Morning around town: the cedar-shingled Hadimba Devi Temple in the deodar forest, the sulphur hot springs and temple at Vashisht, and the Tibetan monastery. Afternoon at Solang Valley, where paragliding, ATV rides, zipline and seasonal snow activities are available on direct payment. If time and weather allow, continue through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu for the Lahaul side. Overnight in Manali.
- 3
Day 3
Manali to Kasol — into Parvati Valley
Breakfast and check out by 9–10 AM, then drive down the Kullu valley via Bhuntar and turn into the Parvati gorge. En-route stops at the Kullu shawl factory and the rafting point (seasonal). Reach Kasol by mid-afternoon and check in. Evening walk along the Parvati river and the Israeli cafés and bakeries the village is known for. Overnight in Kasol.
- 4
Day 4
Kasol — Tosh village or the Kheerganga trek
Choose your day. Tosh is the relaxed option: drive to Barshaini and walk up to the village for cafés, apple orchards and a full-valley view. Kheerganga is the big one — a moderate 12 km round trip through pine forest and waterfalls to the hot springs at 9,700 ft, a full day with a guide. Back in Kasol by evening. Overnight in Kasol.
- 5
Day 5
Departure
Check out after breakfast and transfer to Chandigarh, Delhi or the nearest airport. Trip ends.
Inclusions & exclusions
What's included
- Accommodation on double/triple sharing in hotels, cottages and homestays
- Daily breakfast, plus dinner where specified
- Private vehicle (Tempo Traveller/SUV) for the full circuit including transfers and sightseeing
- Pick-up and drop at Chandigarh or Delhi as per the selected plan
- All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and state permits
- Trip captain accompanying the group
- Bonfire where permitted by the property and weather
Not included
- Travel to and from the pick-up point (Chandigarh/Delhi)
- Lunches and any meals not specified
- Adventure activities at Solang Valley (paragliding, ATV, zipline) — paid directly
- Rafting, bungee and other optional activities
- Entry tickets, camera charges and permits not mentioned
- Personal expenses, tips and shopping
- Charges due to landslides, roadblocks, weather or itinerary changes
- Travel insurance and medical expenses
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Inclusions
Where you stay
Comfortable hotels in Manali, riverside stays in Kasol, and wooden cottages by the water in Jibhi and Tirthan.
Good to know
How hard is the Kheerganga trek?
Moderate — about 12 km round trip with a steady climb to 9,700 ft. Anyone who walks regularly can do it with a guide. If you'd rather not, the Tosh village day is the easier alternative and equally scenic.
Will we see snow?
December to March you'll almost certainly find snow at Solang and around the Atal Tunnel. Jalori Pass often closes under heavy snow in January and February, and we reroute to Jibhi and Tirthan when it does.
Are the drives long?
The first day from Chandigarh to Manali is the longest at 8–9 hours. After that, most transfers are 3–5 hours with plenty of stops — this is a road trip, and the driving is a big part of it.
Do you accept solo travellers?
Yes. Around 70% of this group departs solo, and we match same-gender sharing at no extra cost.
Is Jalori Pass always open?
It is open roughly March to December. In deep winter it closes without notice; in that case we substitute Jibhi's waterfall, Shoja viewpoints and Tirthan valley time.
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